How to Make a Honey and Oatmeal Face Mask
Find a mixing bowl., Make sure your oats are finely-ground., Place the oats into the bowl., Add some hot water and mix., Let the mixture cool a little., Add the honey and stir., Consider adding or substituting other ingredients.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find a mixing bowl.
You will need something to mix all of your ingredients in.
Because you are working with such small amounts, you can use a small bowl or even a cup. -
Step 2: Make sure your oats are finely-ground.
You want a coarse, flour-like texture.
If your oats are too grainy and chunky, then you will have to grind them using a blender, coffee grinder, or a food processor. , Measure out 3 tablespoons of oats and place them into the bowl. , You want your oats to be soft for this mask, so measure out 1 tablespoon of very hot water, and add it to the oats.
Mix the two ingredients until they are combined. , Before moving onto the next steps, let the oats cool for a few moments.This also gives the oats enough time to absorb the water, making them more supple. , You will need 1 tablespoon of honey.
Be sure that it is the clear, runny type.
Measure out the honey, add it to the bowl, and mix with a spoon until everything is combined. , You can use your facial mask as it is, or you can add other ingredients into it as well.
You can also substitute certain ingredients for others.
Her are some ideas:
Instead of using hot water, use 1 tablespoon of cold milk.
You can also use 1 tablespoon of chamomile tea instead of water.
Add a few mashed up banana slices to the oats.
Consider adding a few drops of almond oil.
Replace the water with 1 tablespoon of olive oil instead, for a more nourishing mask. -
Step 3: Place the oats into the bowl.
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Step 4: Add some hot water and mix.
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Step 5: Let the mixture cool a little.
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Step 6: Add the honey and stir.
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Step 7: Consider adding or substituting other ingredients.
Detailed Guide
You will need something to mix all of your ingredients in.
Because you are working with such small amounts, you can use a small bowl or even a cup.
You want a coarse, flour-like texture.
If your oats are too grainy and chunky, then you will have to grind them using a blender, coffee grinder, or a food processor. , Measure out 3 tablespoons of oats and place them into the bowl. , You want your oats to be soft for this mask, so measure out 1 tablespoon of very hot water, and add it to the oats.
Mix the two ingredients until they are combined. , Before moving onto the next steps, let the oats cool for a few moments.This also gives the oats enough time to absorb the water, making them more supple. , You will need 1 tablespoon of honey.
Be sure that it is the clear, runny type.
Measure out the honey, add it to the bowl, and mix with a spoon until everything is combined. , You can use your facial mask as it is, or you can add other ingredients into it as well.
You can also substitute certain ingredients for others.
Her are some ideas:
Instead of using hot water, use 1 tablespoon of cold milk.
You can also use 1 tablespoon of chamomile tea instead of water.
Add a few mashed up banana slices to the oats.
Consider adding a few drops of almond oil.
Replace the water with 1 tablespoon of olive oil instead, for a more nourishing mask.
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